Ria Health

Comments from a Ria member. We love reviews like this, which make us realize the impact we're having on people's lives. "Very happy with this program. Inexpensive with my insurance, and actual results! I was literally hopeless before giving this place a try. Very easy program to follow with a convenient in-app counselor session scheduler. My counselor also always calls on time and is very nice." riahealth.com

"A few drinks can make your heart race and raise your blood pressure, further increasing the chances of flushing and sweating. But is this because alcohol is really heating you up? Or is there something else going on?" NEW on our blog Alcohol can disrupt your body's ability to regulate its temperature. And this can lead to other health issues, like insomnia. But wouldn't it be nice to avoid these in the first place? ... riahealth.com

"PTSD begins with a difficult trauma. Common ones are sexual abuse or sexual assault, accidents, physical abuse, military experiences, or the traumatic death of a loved one. However, any situation that makes you feel powerlessas if you won’t survive, can’t save someone else, or can’t protect yourselfcould lead to PTSD." NEW on our blog If you or someone you know has experienced PTSD, it may be tempting to solve the problem by drinking. But of course, alcohol usually makes t...hings worse, not better. We can help you learn how to deal with PTSD in different, healthier ways. riahealth.com

"To say the past seven months have been stressful is an understatement. What’s more, the upcoming presidential election has likely piled more angst onto your plate." If you're drinking more than you want, we can help you return to a more moderate level. Or maybe you'd rather stop completely. Either way, it's your choice. riahealth.com

"While each person is different, it turns out there are trends in how much alcohol people consume throughout the year. But is one season more popular than others for alcohol use?" NEW on our blog For some people, the holidays mean excess alcohol. If you're drinking more than you'd like these days, you're not alone. The good news is that now there's a 21st-century, evidence-based method that will help you cut down on alcohol, or stop drinking completely. ... Call us at 800-504-5360, or find out more at riahealth.com

"Many people who become aggressive when drunk score high on the anger-suppression scale. They may be great at masking their feelings under normal circumstances. But since alcohol lowers inhibitions, it may all come spilling out when they drink." NEW on our blog Do you know a so-called "mean drunk"? For some people, too much alcohol makes them lash out in anger, and that's another reason good counseling is a crucial part of recovery. ... riahealth.com

"How, exactly, does alcohol increase heart rate? And aren’t some types of alcohol supposed to be good for the heart?" NEW on our blog Drinking too much can really affect your heart. This can be especially risky for people already suffering from other heart issues. The good news: cutting down on alcohol can help, and you can start that immediately. ... Call us at 800-504-5360, or get more information about our innovative, science-based method at riahealth.com

"I come from an alcoholic background. It goes through my family as far back as I really know. And I just didn’t know much about it." Ashley's story will be familiar to many. If you're drinking too much, and want to rediscover purpose and passion, we can help. riahealth.com

Where from when you wake up in the morning to whenever I went to sleep, it was all about where’s my next drink. Is alcohol controlling your life? If so, our innovative, science-based method makes that craving gradually fade away. Call us at 800-504-5360, or find out more at riahealth.com

"In fact, 16% of adults say they’re drinking more during the pandemic." If anxiety and stress are causing you to drink more, we can help you return to drinking moderately or not at all. But it's your choice. riahealth.com

"Should you enroll at a residential rehab center, make daily visits to an outpatient clinic, or access the help you need remotely, through your smartphone? Does online rehab really work?" NEW on our blog The answer is, you should do whatever works. Everyone is different. If you've tried other methods to drink less, and they haven't worked, you owe it to yourself to try ours. ... riahealth.com

"Some of the most common physical signs of addiction to look out for include frequent illnesses due to a weakened immune system; abrupt weight changes; bloodshot eyes; enlarged or small pupils; and discolored skin tone and nails." If you want to cut down on alcohol (and look better, too), there's never been a better time to start. And our convenient, telehealth-based method means you don't have to leave the house. riahealth.com

"Heavy alcohol use by women specifically has been somewhat overlooked by the scientific literature, but clearly it is a real and growing concern." Anyone can fall into a habit of drinking too much. If you want to cut down on alcohol, our method works for 75% of people. riahealth.com

The prevalence of alcohol use disorder in both groups in 2018 was roughly half of what it was in 2002. We are excited to learn about these drops in disordered drinking, as alcohol-related consequences are one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity for young adults. Many people are drinking less. They realize that they feel better, look better, and think more clearly. If you need a little help, cutting down on alcohol, our method takes a fresh look at an old problem. riahealth.com

"Suddenly it hit me: The insomnia was a symptom of alcohol withdrawal. I was a functioning alcoholic." If alcohol is dominating your life, perhaps it's time to consider a new approach. With our 21st-century, telehealth-based method, the desire to drink fades away over time. Plus, our method can be done from the convenience and privacy of home. riahealth.com

"For those closest to people struggling with alcohol use disorder, these secondhand effects can be just as serious as the effects of secondhand smoking." NEW on our blog If you know someone whose life is being derailed by alcohol, get in touch with us. Many of our members have tried other methods, without success. But our innovative, telehealth-based program works for 75% of people. ... riahealth.com

Great drinks don’t have to contain booze any more than great food has to contain meat. ~Derek Brown, owner of Washington D.C.’s Columbia Room riahealth.com

Today at 1pm (EDT): "Let's Talk Mental Health," hosted by the executive director of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières, Avril Benoît. The panel lasts 45 minutes, and registration is free. riahealth.com